Derek Knottenbelt
Professor Derek Knottenbelt qualified from Edinburgh in 1970 and retired from his personal Chair in Equine Internal Medicine at the University of Liverpool in 2010. He is a Diplomat of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine and of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is the Director of Equine Medical Solutions Ltd and, through this, provides an advisory service in equine oncology. He is the primary author of 10 recognized textbooks including the major reference books in Equine Dermatology and in Equine Oncology. Additionally, he has published over 90 refereed scientific papers. He has been awarded honorary life membership of ECEIM, BEVA, VWHA, and ACVIM. He has received multiple awards for his clinical work and his teaching. He received the Animal Health Trust Scientific Award in 2003, the BEVA (Blue Cross) Welfare Award in 2004, and the Merk -WEVA Welfare Award in 2006. In 2005, he was appointed OBE by the Queen for his services in Equine Medicine. He has published widely on various topics and is interested in equine internal medicine with a particular bias toward dermatology and oncology. Through Equine Medical Solutions Ltd he continues to offer a consultancy service in equine oncology and other challenging clinical conditions for veterinarians worldwide. His main interests are in oncology, ophthalmology, wound management, and dermatology. He is actively involved in animal and human charity work both in the UK and abroad.